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Message from the Minister
Once again it is a great pleasure to be in contact with everyone involved in Local Government in Australia through this edition of National Perspective.…
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Regional Ministers set new priority
Regional Development Ministers from around Australia have agreed to work together to establish a clear framework for cooperation between all levels of government. A meeting…
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Ipswich on track with winning entry
With the Year 2000 National Awards for Innovation in Local Government looming, it is an ideal time to find out what progress had been made…
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A new agenda for Victoria
In opening the Local Government Professionals Annual Conference, Victorian Minister for Local Government, Bob Cameron, said the Conference theme, ‘A New Agenda’ is what is…
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Editorial
With some 300 delegates attending the inaugural National Rural Roads Congress held recently in Moree, the message was loud and clear, action is required now.…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Tony Bisdee, President Local Government Association of Tasmania.…
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Performance through people
In delivering the keynote address at the LG Pro Annual Conference, Paul Bourke, from Brienburke Business Advisors, said that the single, biggest competitive advantage an…
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A National Training Package for LG
By Nick Crosling, Chief Executive of the National Local Government Industry Training Advisory Board. The National Local Government Training Package was endorsed by the National…
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Setting the pace in water management
Wide Bay Water, the business unit of Queensland’s Hervey Bay City Council, is recognised both nationally and internationally for its expertise in water management. By…
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Making waves in Mildura
Sufficient cement to fill Mildura Rural City Council’s existing Olympic swimming pool twice over has been used to complete Stage 2 of the City’s landmark…
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Planning better cities
The Centre for Developing Cities, based at the University of Canberra, draws on Australia’s significant achievements in urban management, and on international skills and experience…
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Managing the environment on a shoestring
Mention environmental management to Local Government managers, who are struggling to find the money to maintain their roads and provide other basic services, and they…
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